RESERVOIR STRIKES A NEW DEAL WITH NACIONAL RECORDS
Partnership marks a comprehensive expansion in Reservoir’s Latin music strategy, with the acquisition of Nacional’s recorded and publishing catalogs plus a new joint venture.
New York, July 16, 2026—Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced the acquisition of the catalog of independent label Nacional Records, along with the catalog of its publishing arm, Canciones Nacionales. Reservoir and Nacional will also enter a new joint venture to sign and develop recording artists and songwriters. This partnership is a significant move for Reservoir in the Latin space, adding a much-respected catalog in Latin music while establishing a long-term partnership to grow the next generation of Latin hitmakers.
Founded in Los Angeles in 2005 by Tomas Cookman, Nacional has become one of the leading independent labels in Latin music, developing artists across various Spanish speaking markets and genres. Its roster and catalog include acclaimed artists such as Ana Tijoux, Nortec Collective, Bomba Estereo, Tom Tom Club, El Mató a un Policía Motorizado, Aterciopelados, DJ Bitman, YADAM, La Vida Boheme, Jungle Fire and Cheo, and the label has released seminal albums from artists like Manu Chao, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Jarabe de Palo and Los Amigos Invisibles, among many others over the years.
The label earned its first Latin Grammy® for Best Alternative Album in 2007 with Aterciopelados’ Oye and has continued to champion some of the most influential voices in Latin music, picking up over 100 Grammy® and Latin Grammy® wins and nominations. In addition, the label’s catalog has also been featured extensively across film, television, gaming, and advertising. Last year, the Los Angeles Times dubbed Nacional as “the defining voice of Latin alternative in the U.S.”
Beyond Nacional and Canciones Nacionales, Cookman founded the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC), one of the most important networking and showcase events for Latin music in the U.S. The 2026 LAMC will take place starting July 28th at the Intercontinental Hotel New York Times Square in New York, and Reservoir has joined as a sponsor. Additionally, Cookman established himself as an influential artist manager and has guided the careers of many iconic artists. He is also a partner in Magnus Talent Agency – a leading global booking and management firm.
Cookman commented, “I have long been a fan of what Golnar and Rell have built at Reservoir. We initially met a few years ago and developed a mutual respect for each other’s work – until it became obvious that we should now build together. I feel we share the same work ethic and, equally as important, a love of music and the industry that supports it. I look forward to what comes next for our current and future artists and writers. We look forward to working together to expand the Reservoir footprint in Latin music and culture.”
Reservoir President and Chief Operating Officer Rell Lafargue added, "Over the last two decades, Nacional has cemented itself as one of the most influential independent music companies in the Latin market, with an incredible catalog and exceptional talent.” He added, “We've been deliberate about expanding Reservoir’s presence in Latin music, and this partnership is a transformational step in that strategy. It strengthens both our recorded music and publishing businesses while positioning us to invest in the next generation of Latin artists and songwriters. We’re proud to welcome Nacional to Reservoir and continue building on its remarkable legacy."
ABOUT RESERVOIR
Reservoir is an independent music company based in New York City and with offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto, London, Abu Dhabi, and Mumbai. Reservoir is the first female-founded and led publicly traded independent music company in the U.S. Founded as a family-owned music publisher in 2007, Reservoir represents copyrights and master recordings including titles dating as far back as 1900 and hundreds of #1 releases worldwide. Reservoir frequently holds a Top 10 U.S. Market Share according to Billboard’s Publishers Quarterly, was twice named Publisher of the Year by Music Business Worldwide’s The A&R Awards and won Independent Publisher of the Year at the 2020 and 2022 Music Week Awards.
Reservoir also represents a multitude of recorded music through Chrysalis Records, Tommy Boy Music, and Philly Groove Records and manages artists through its ventures with Blue Raincoat Music and Big Life Management.
Media Contact
Reservoir Media, Inc.
Suzy Arrabito
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
sa@reservoir-media.com
www.reservoir-media.com
Investor Contact
Alpha IR Group
Jackie Marcus
RSVR@alpha-ir.com
Source: Reservoir Media, Inc.
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New York, July 16, 2026—Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced the acquisition of the catalog of independent label Nacional Records, along with the catalog of its publishing arm, Canciones Nacionales. Reservoir and Nacional will also enter a new joint venture to sign and develop recording artists and songwriters. This partnership is a significant move for Reservoir in the Latin space, adding a much-respected catalog in Latin music while establishing a long-term partnership to grow the next generation of Latin hitmakers.
Founded in Los Angeles in 2005 by Tomas Cookman, Nacional has become one of the leading independent labels in Latin music, developing artists across various Spanish speaking markets and genres. Its roster and catalog include acclaimed artists such as Ana Tijoux, Nortec Collective, Bomba Estereo, Tom Tom Club, El Mató a un Policía Motorizado, Aterciopelados, DJ Bitman, YADAM, La Vida Boheme, Jungle Fire and Cheo, and the label has released seminal albums from artists like Manu Chao, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Jarabe de Palo and Los Amigos Invisibles, among many others over the years.
The label earned its first Latin Grammy® for Best Alternative Album in 2007 with Aterciopelados’ Oye and has continued to champion some of the most influential voices in Latin music, picking up over 100 Grammy® and Latin Grammy® wins and nominations. In addition, the label’s catalog has also been featured extensively across film, television, gaming, and advertising. Last year, the Los Angeles Times dubbed Nacional as “the defining voice of Latin alternative in the U.S.”
Beyond Nacional and Canciones Nacionales, Cookman founded the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC), one of the most important networking and showcase events for Latin music in the U.S. The 2026 LAMC will take place starting July 28th at the Intercontinental Hotel New York Times Square in New York, and Reservoir has joined as a sponsor. Additionally, Cookman established himself as an influential artist manager and has guided the careers of many iconic artists. He is also a partner in Magnus Talent Agency – a leading global booking and management firm.
Cookman commented, “I have long been a fan of what Golnar and Rell have built at Reservoir. We initially met a few years ago and developed a mutual respect for each other’s work – until it became obvious that we should now build together. I feel we share the same work ethic and, equally as important, a love of music and the industry that supports it. I look forward to what comes next for our current and future artists and writers. We look forward to working together to expand the Reservoir footprint in Latin music and culture.”
Reservoir President and Chief Operating Officer Rell Lafargue added, "Over the last two decades, Nacional has cemented itself as one of the most influential independent music companies in the Latin market, with an incredible catalog and exceptional talent.” He added, “We've been deliberate about expanding Reservoir’s presence in Latin music, and this partnership is a transformational step in that strategy. It strengthens both our recorded music and publishing businesses while positioning us to invest in the next generation of Latin artists and songwriters. We’re proud to welcome Nacional to Reservoir and continue building on its remarkable legacy."
ABOUT RESERVOIR
Reservoir is an independent music company based in New York City and with offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto, London, Abu Dhabi, and Mumbai. Reservoir is the first female-founded and led publicly traded independent music company in the U.S. Founded as a family-owned music publisher in 2007, Reservoir represents copyrights and master recordings including titles dating as far back as 1900 and hundreds of #1 releases worldwide. Reservoir frequently holds a Top 10 U.S. Market Share according to Billboard’s Publishers Quarterly, was twice named Publisher of the Year by Music Business Worldwide’s The A&R Awards and won Independent Publisher of the Year at the 2020 and 2022 Music Week Awards.
Reservoir also represents a multitude of recorded music through Chrysalis Records, Tommy Boy Music, and Philly Groove Records and manages artists through its ventures with Blue Raincoat Music and Big Life Management.
Media Contact
Reservoir Media, Inc.
Suzy Arrabito
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
sa@reservoir-media.com
www.reservoir-media.com
Investor Contact
Alpha IR Group
Jackie Marcus
RSVR@alpha-ir.com
Source: Reservoir Media, Inc.
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